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Guest Viewpoint

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Resisting Eugene’s War On the Homeless

Forcing the city to do something on homelessness 

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Lynn Porter  A local activist wrote, “The city is crushing the homeless faster than we can save them.” Another tells me the city’s homeless … Continue reading →

In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’

There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Bob Bussel In a campaign ad titled “Money and Power,” a woman supporting Monique DeSpain’s candidacy for Congress declares: “I do think career politicians … Continue reading →

Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen

Celebrating 25 years of national Farmers Market Week

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Rachael Ward  Summer is in full bloom, and for local food lovers that means trips to the farmers market to stock up on crunchy … Continue reading →

More Than a Festival

Pride in the Park is a life-saving event for many and needs the support of community leaders

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Eugene Pride Board For 30 years, Eugene Pride has been an annual tradition for our area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other LGBTQ+ … Continue reading →

Rules of the Road

Advice for foot travelers from an experienced pedestrian

Viewpoint 11 months ago

By Doyle Srader So I’ve lived in Eugene for 17 years. The entire time, I’ve commuted to work on foot, two miles in the morning … Continue reading →

Accessing OCF

How the Oregon Country Fair can be more accessible

Viewpoint 12 months ago

By Shasta Kearns Moore The Oregon Country Fair has been a bright thread woven throughout the fabric of my life. My first Fair was in … Continue reading →

What They Said

Cooperation between movements is key 

Viewpoint 12 months ago

On the Fourth of July, 25 people rallied at the Federal Building against the rush of June Supreme Court decisions. I loved these talks for … Continue reading →

Inspiration from the Aging

What can you do to bring hope to this world?

Viewpoint 12 months ago

By Victoria Koch I come home from a walk and there is a man with his bike loaded with all his possessions, sleeping on the … Continue reading →

Remembering Jane Doe

Viewpoint 12 months ago

 I witnessed a community member overdose over the weekend down the street from my home in the Whiteaker. I want them to be remembered. I … Continue reading →

Through 10 Countries to a New Life

An Afghani immigrant’s story for World Refugee Day, June 20

Viewpoint 1 year ago

By Nasrat Ibrahimi  I was born in Afghanistan in 1995 — the same year as the Taliban. The radical Islamic group seized power rapidly. In … Continue reading →

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